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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic SiteSaved by a book and a glasses case - Theodore Roosevelt was injured but survived an assassination attempt
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Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS

Is this the original house?

-No, the original was torn down at the dawn of the 20th century. The current brownstone is a reconstruction built in the 1920's.

 
Teddy Bear Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace NHS
Yes, the Teddy Bear was named after Theodore Roosevelt.
The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.  

Did You Know?
Augustus Saint-Gaudens was an artistic advisor for the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Calling it the greatest gathering of artists since the Renaissance, he designed the obverse of the Fair’s commemorative medallion.

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